Okoye, Nwakaego Linda

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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The provision is inadequate

Children's welfare, health and safety are not assured, due to the poor practice in minimising risks in the home. In addition, children are at risk because the childminder does not consider children's ages and the appropriateness of the activities provided. For example, young children put small foam pieces and stones in their mouths as they play. The childminder does not recognise that this is a choking hazard or remove the items.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not know the children very well, therefore, she is unable to provide a wide range of activities which meet their needs. There are insufficient activities and resources on offer to keep children engaged in purposeful play and to help them make progress.

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The provision is inadequate

That said, children are settled and their basic care needs in relation to their feeds, nappy changes and sleep are met. They show interest as they play with some oats. They listen to the childminder as she sings to them as they fill and empty the beakers. Children appear happy in the care of the childminder and their routine includes opportunities for them to look at books, sing and attend local stay and play sessions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not taken prompt and effective action in relation to some of the weaknesses and actions raised at the last inspection. The conservatory still poses a risk to children in warm weather. The childminder has introduced a portable cooling system, but this is ineffective and the conservatory becomes too hot and puts children at risk. The childminder proposes to use a gazebo in the garden, however, this is not ready and is, therefore, not in use. The childminder has also not considered the practicalities of using the gazebo during hot weather. For example, she has not considered how this restricted space will have an adverse impact on the quality of children's care and education. n The childminder has taken action in relation to ensuring there is a clear fire procedure in place when she provides overnight care. However, she has failed to identify risks in the bedroom. The window in the bedroom opens fully and is not

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need to do better?

locked and the window key is not available. Consequently, this puts children at risk. n The childminder fails to complete effective risks assessments on the activities and resources provided for children. During a sensory activity, the childminder fails to recognise that the small pieces included in the activity pose a choking hazard to children. This results in the childminder taking young children to the sink to remove the objects from their mouths. In addition, children are allowed to play in a paddling pool of shallow water that has been left out uncovered

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need to do better?

22 March 2022 overnight. The childminder fails to recognise the risks of this poor practice and how it significantly compromises children's safety, health and well-being. n The childminder does not have a curriculum. She does not have an adequate understanding of how to provide a planned and sequenced programme of activities to help children develop across all areas of learning. For example, she lacks the knowledge of how to promote children's communication and language, during her interactions, to help them make good progress. The childminder focuses too heavily on teaching colours and counting to children who have not yet learned how to talk. Consequently, children make insufficient progress and the quality of teaching is inadequate. n The childminder does not use any form of assessment. She fails to establish children's starting points, monitor their progress or understand their level of achievement. The childminder does not understand how young children learn

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best. This results in activities that are not matched correctly to children's age and level of development. n Children's personal development is compromised due to the poor practice in keeping children safe and promoting their well-being. Nevertheless, children have daily opportunities to play outdoors and attend the local parks to test and extend their physical skills. The childminder is aware of any special dietary requirements and works with parents to support those with feeding issues. n The childminder works with parents to get to know their children's care needs, routine and personalities, when they start at the setting. She does not, however, gather information about what children know and can do to plan an effective curriculum to meet their learning needs. Parents are given feedback on collection to keep them informed about their child's day. Parents report their children are happy and have improved their social skills since attending.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and welfare requirements are not met. This has a significant impact on children's safety and well-being. The childminder has failed to take appropriate action to ensure the temperature of the conservatory is maintained at a comfortable and safe level for children. Her lack of risk assessment and daily checks are inadequate. This has led to a window which opens fully, in the bedroom used for overnight care, being left unlocked and activities posing a serious risk to children. However, the childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedure to follow if a child is suffering from abuse or neglect.

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Due date

ensure the premises are fit for purpose in regard to ensuring the temperature of the conservatory is maintained at a comfortable and safe level for children 08/04/2022

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Due date

take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of children when providing overnight care, in regard to ensuring bedroom windows are kept locked 08/04/2022

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Due date

implement an effective risk assessment to ensure children are not exposed to risks, this relates to ensuring the activities provided are safe and suitable 08/04/2022

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Due date

implement educational programmes to ensure a curriculum is implemented successfully across the seven areas of learning to help children make good progress 19/04/2022

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Due date

use an assessment system as an integral part of the learning and development process to help plan suitable activities that link to children's learning and their next steps to help them to make good progress 19/04/2022

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Due date

obtain information on entry about children's learning and development to establish accurate starting points to support children's learning from the outset. 19/04/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556987 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10230990 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Walsall. The childminder operates 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday, all year round and provides overnight care if required. She closes bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk together to check the safety of the premises and to gather information about the experiences provided. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

22 March 2022 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

22 March 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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